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Back Safety in Construction Environments
Back Safety in Construction Environments

Course Overview

For construction crews lifting, carrying and moving materials, Back Safety in Construction Environments explains ways to reduce back injury risk. The 45 to 60 minute course covers posture, safe lifting, load handling and jobsite back care habits.

  • Covers back injury risks tied to construction material handling, lifting, carrying and repetitive movement.
  • Reviews posture, safe lifting, pushing and pulling loads, and habits that protect backs on job sites daily.
  • Gives construction crews a 45 to 60 minute course, with a certificate after passing the final exam online.
  • 45-60 minutes, self-paced
  • Instant certificate
  • Mobile friendly
$19.95

Per seat. One-time payment, no subscription.

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30-day satisfaction guarantee. No hidden fees.

Need A Business Account?Volume discounts for teams of 5 or more.
Course Clips

Everything You Need to Know
About This Course

  • Structure of the back and how it works
  • Back hazards encountered in construction environments
  • Sources of back pain and injuries
  • Importance of good posture
  • How to lift objects without injuring your back
  • Developing healthy habits to keep your back pain-free

OSHA StandardOSHA Duty Clause & NIOSH Ergonomic Guidelines
Course Duration45-60 minutes
Format100% online, narrated with photos, video, and interactivity
Passing Score70% on final exam
CertificatePersonalized certificate, printable immediately upon passing
LanguagesEnglish
Device CompatibilityDesktop, tablet, and smartphone
ProgressProgress saved automatically, stop and restart without losing your place
AcceptedOur courses meet federal standards, but state requirements may vary. Please verify before purchase.
ProviderMARCOM (in partnership with eTraining)

Find out if this training applies to your role, your job site, or your employer's compliance requirements, and whether it matches the certification you need.

  • Construction workers who perform manual lifting and material handling tasks
  • Laborers, carpenters, masons, and other trade workers on construction sites
  • Workers in demolition, renovation, and building development
  • Equipment operators and maintenance workers in construction
  • Safety managers and supervisors overseeing construction operations
  • Employers seeking to reduce workplace back injuries and lost work time
  • Any construction employee who wants to learn safe lifting techniques and back injury prevention

Employers across a wide range of industries use this course to meet federal, state, and site-specific safety training requirements for their workforce.

  • Commercial and residential construction
  • General contracting and subcontracting firms
  • Demolition and renovation contractors
  • Road and bridge construction
  • Industrial construction and heavy civil projects
  • Masonry and concrete contractors
  • Roofing and siding companies
  • Steel erection and structural work

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the Back Safety in Construction Environments.

Yes. Upon passing the final exam with a score of 70% or higher, you can immediately print a certificate of completion. This certificate serves as proof of training for your employer.

Yes. The course is accessible on desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Progress saves automatically on the same device, so you can stop and resume where you left off.

   This course is an interactive online training program that discusses situations that can lead to back injuries in construction environments and what employees can do to avoid them both at work and at home.

  This course is designed for construction workers and employees who perform tasks that involve lifting, carrying, or other activities that may put stress on the back.

   Upon completing the course, employees should understand the structure of the back and how it works, understand back hazards in a construction environment, and know safe practices to avoid injuring their back.

Better Training. Better Outcomes.

Fifteen years, 200,000+ professionals certified, and a completion rate roughly double the industry average.

OSHA citation printed on every certificate

Your employer and site safety officer can verify compliance at a glance, with no phone calls and no lookups.

No setup. No LMS. Training in minutes.

Pay once, get instant access. No account setup, no downloads, no IT involvement. Works in any browser.

Built for field workers, not classrooms

Grounded in real jobsite operations. Scenarios reflect the work your crew actually does.

Trusted by safety managers & contractors

Used by EHS managers, general contractors and federal site supervisors to keep crews certified on time.

200,000+
Professionals certified
87%
Completion rate (industry avg <45%)
10M+
Hours of training delivered
15
Years in business

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